Exel Composites has signed a multi-year frame agreement with Italian conductor specialist
De Angeli Prodotti for the supply of composite conductor cores. The deal spans four years and includes a minimum volume commitment of 25 million euros to Exel during the contract period. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Paul Sohlberg, president and CEO of Exel Composites, said: “De Angeli Prodotti is a respected innovator in overhead conductors, and we value our long-standing collaboration with Dr Luca Mora and his team. The energy transition, electrification, and sustainability requirements are driving growth in this space and composite core conductors are a perfect fit with Exel’s strategy in the long-term.”
Luca Mora, president of De Angeli Prodotti, said: “Demand for advanced conductors is accelerating, and it is a pleasure to capture this growth together with our long-time partner Exel Composites. This frame agreement secures solid fundamentals to guarantee a high level of service and capacity for our customers as they plan and deliver grid upgrades.”
Composite conductor cores form the central strength member of an overhead transmission conductor and represent a growing application for carbon fibre composites. They offer superior properties compared to traditional materials, allowing overhead power lines to carry more current, waste less energy and sag less while achieving longer spans. This enables utilities to add capacity on existing lines without rebuilding.
Exel will manufacture the cores using continuous pultrusion and quality-controlled processes to deliver consistent mechanical performance. Orders will be fulfilled from Exel’s global manufacturing network according to project schedules agreed with De Angeli Prodotti.
You can read the case study about the successful partnership of Exel Composites and De Angeli Prodotti
here, or learn how composite materials can benefit power transmission
here.